In a strategic move ahead of the New Hampshire primary, former President Donald Trump has rallied support from South Carolina leaders, including Governor Henry McMaster, to strengthen his position against rival and former U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley. Trump's assembly of South Carolina politicians, which serves as a direct challenge to Haley, who hails from the state, was showcased during a rally in New Hampshire. Trump's efforts to consolidate endorsements from South Carolina are seen as a tactic to undercut Haley's support base ahead of the primary elections. Governor McMaster endorsed Trump with a statement emphasizing unity between New Hampshire and South Carolina in support of Trump's campaign, saying, "New Hampshire is for Trump, South Carolina is too. We'll see you at the finish line." Trump declared, “Almost every politician from South Carolina’s endorsing me,” highlighting the breadth of his support. This show of force comes as the New Hampshire primary looms just two days away, with the South Carolina primary following shortly after on February 24, and is part of the broader #MAGA2024 campaign.
The New Hampshire primary may be two days away, but Donald Trump is surrounding himself with South Carolina Republicans to try to undercut former U.N. ambassador and South Carolina governor Nikki Haley. https://t.co/jkkSQMidyw
Trump recruits South Carolina leaders to undermine Haley ahead of N.H. primary https://t.co/GJzETEajbA
New Hampshire's primary may be two days away, but Donald Trump is already surrounding himself with South Carolina Republicans, bringing leaders from Nikki Haley's home state to undercut his rival in the primary, which heads to SC on Feb. 24. via @sabrod https://t.co/RNlxpBQAmg
Trump is joined by S.C. leaders at N.H. rally as he tries to undercut Haley https://t.co/LJMyc5Do7C
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster endorses Trump: "New Hampshire is for Trump, South Carolina is too. We'll see you at the finish line." https://t.co/v8iKheCfZZ
Trump needles Nikki Haley with delegation of South Carolina supporters - Washington Examiner https://t.co/B6ZaSjfsIB
Trump is joined by South Carolina leaders at New Hampshire rally as he tries to undercut Haley | AP News https://t.co/hYQqIcLxEz
Trump is joined by South Carolina leaders at New Hampshire rally as he tries to undercut Haley https://t.co/mbrm4Qyz4g
Donald Trump surrounded himself with leaders from Nikki Haley's home state in a show of strength ahead of the New Hampshire primary. “Almost every politician from South Carolina’s endorsing me,” Trump declared. By @AP's @michellelprice & @colvinj in NH. https://t.co/8m7npZOzXt
Governor McMaster said it best. "New Hampshire is for Trump, South Carolina is too. We'll see you at the finish line." https://t.co/dkEAx4UtK8
President Donald Trump in New Hampshire joined by South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster: "New Hampshire is for Trump, South Carolina is too. We'll see you at the finish line." MORE SUPPORT FOR #MAGA2024 https://t.co/cBO73BTuqN
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster: "New Hampshire is for Trump, South Carolina is too. We'll see you at the finish line." https://t.co/pRO4a4QDYI
Trump will be joined by South Carolina leaders at New Hampshire rally as he tries to undercut Haley https://t.co/KG3KEooaas
Trump will be joined by South Carolina leaders at New Hampshire rally as he tries to undercut Haley (w/ @colvinj ) https://t.co/ILYqudP3ML